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Vonschmidt Family History

Vonschmidt Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Reinschmidt, Schmidt, Goldschmidt, Scheidt, Linscheid, Kleinschmidt

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Where is the Vonschmidt family from?

You can see how Vonschmidt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vonschmidt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Vonschmidt families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Vonschmidt's in USA. California had the highest population of Vonschmidt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Vonschmidt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 80 census records available for the last name Vonschmidt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vonschmidt census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 17 immigration records available for the last name Vonschmidt. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Vonschmidt. For the veterans among your Vonschmidt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vonschmidt lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1999, in the United States, Vonschmidt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Vonschmidt in 1970 was 74, and 81 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Vonschmidt ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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